Steam is testing out a redesigned storefront that makes it simpler to search out video games you will like

As if we would have liked extra methods to develop our Steam libraries with video games we’ll by no means end and even play. Now, Steam is experimenting with a redesigned storefront menu as a part of its latest beta update to assist promote extra video games. As a substitute of being overwhelmed with textual content hyperlinks and cluttered menu buttons within the present model, Steam’s retailer web page transform combines every little thing right into a extra polished and arranged menu on the high.

In its weblog submit, Steam mentioned that the redesign is meant to “present simpler entry to the locations Steam customers most ceaselessly go to.” On the high, the brand new browse function permits you to get proper into digging via video games, based mostly on choices like high sellers, new releases or reductions. Subsequent to browse, the suggestions button permits you to discover what Steam thinks you will like, based mostly on different video games in your library, your video games’ playtimes and even group suggestions. To get a extra tailor-made really feel, the classes menu button offers you a take a look at your high genres and supply some instructed tags to search out comparable video games.

Steam additionally revamped the shop’s search perform to point out the preferred searches, your just lately seen video games, and high genres. There’s even a button for superior seek for customers who wish to type via video games with particular filters and tags. None of those options are new, however Steam’s new look makes it simpler to get to probably the most helpful elements of the shop web page.

“With these adjustments, we’re aiming to make your expertise smoother and extra tailor-made to your wants,” Steam wrote in its weblog submit. “We have been listening to from gamers, and experiencing ourselves, that a number of the mostly visited areas of Steam had been laborious to get to.”

We could also be getting improved search performance with Steam’s storefront, however it comes amid frustrations over Steam’s current coverage change. Earlier this month, Steam delisted tons of titles with grownup or NSFW content material to appease its common fee processors, like Visa and Mastercard, resulting in criticism of setting a worrying precedent of censorship. For now, the shop web page redesign continues to be a part of the Steam Client Beta, the place you’ll be able to submit suggestions to assist form the ultimate look.